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Online MPH

Promote Health Equity in Your Career

Small Classes

CEPH-Accredited

100% Online Coursework

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  • Duration2–3 Years
  • Cost per Credit$1345
  • Credit Hours45

Program Benefits

  • Personalized attention from instructors
  • Small classes
  • Unique focus on vulnerable populations
  • Robust career services

Advanced Expertise to Make an Impact

Advance your public health career in as little as two years and make a difference locally and globally with the online MPH program from Adelphi University. As an online student, you’ll receive personalized attention from industry-experienced instructors and career services experts to ensure you receive the support you need to further your career.

该计划的课程重点是服务不足和弱势群体的健康问题，为您制定有效的解决方案做好准备。您将通过实地考察和整合和应用课堂学习的顶点项目获得实践经验。

Gain the Skills to Create Solutions

45 Credits

16-Week Term

The courses required for the online MPH program focus on communities with an emphasis on underserved and vulnerable populations to prepare and develop effective solutions. Through small classes taught by industry experts, you’ll examine the environment’s impact on humanity and epidemiology on a global scale.

Core Courses

Students will be provided with an orientation to population perspectives on health. The main focus will be: 1) conceptual understandings of the distinction and relationships between individual and area level determinants of health, 2) measurement of population health, health disparities, and their primary determinants, 3) causality and causal connections.
学生将了解美国和全球人口面临的主要传染病、慢性病和疾病。将讨论公共卫生干预措施，以处理潜在的、新出现的和再次出现的公共卫生状况和传染病。
Students will focus on the etiology of public health problems from a socio-ecological perspective. Concepts such as social capitol, social identity, social networks, discrimination and religion are addressed as social factors that close or contribute to health disparities. Theoretical underpinnings are illustrated in health promotion and disease prevention interventions.
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health problems. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data, and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations.
Students will examine the organization, structure, and function of public health policy in the United States. Relationships between healthcare coverage, access, cost, and quality are investigated, emphasizing health equity and ethics. Stakeholders’ roles and strategies in policymaking are explored as students develop coalitions and participate in a mock legislative hearing.

Develop a working knowledge of today’s issues in environmental health. Incorporate various activities and methods to enrich instruction in environmental health.

本课程使研究生掌握公共卫生研究的统计方法。将介绍与公共卫生研究有关的统计程序。这些程序将通过使用带有研究数据的统计软件进一步得到强调。此外，统计方法将从已发表的公共卫生研究中提出批评。
Students will learn a framework for effective decision-making at each step of public health program planning, including how to: use theory and evidence in intervention development; explain a logical mapping of public health solutions; and create activities for implementation and questions for evaluation.
将向学生介绍公共卫生领域的社会研究方法。本课程将涵盖理论及其与研究方法的关系、批判性探究和论证、研究问题的发展、文献的综合、研究设计、数据分析、研究和研究传播中的伦理问题。,Course Number 0304-575 Principles of Public Health Practice,

Students will examine the most vital accounting and financial management principles and concepts relevant to health services organizations. Subjects include estimating costs, pricing decisions and profit analysis, planning and budgeting, resource management, business financing, capital investments, cash flow, risk and variance analysis, and reporting assets and profits.

Students will complete a 180-hour field placement experience in an organization that addresses public health issues. Students apply public health principles and theories to practice. Working with a qualified preceptor and faculty mentor, students synthesize and integrate core knowledge and skills in a professional practice setting.
Students will develop a proposal for their culminating capstone project. Students will formulate a research question that addresses a population health issue.
学生将综合和应用在他或她的研究生学习获得的知识。S/他将提出一个在他们的顶点提案中确定的健康问题。一个完整的循证项目将包括:确定的问题、相关的文献综述、详细的方法、结果和/或研究结论。

Elective Courses

学生将学习社区的概念、社区健康改善及不同评估类型的作用。主题涵盖:二级和初级数据资源识别;定性评估方法;评估工具;程序性思维导致协调公共卫生活动，以实现社区卫生目标。
Examines the roles and responsibilities of public health when disasters strike. Studies the strategies employed by federal, state and local healthcare entities as they identify, mitigate and recover from natural, accidental and malevolent catastrophes. Special consideration is given to geophysical/weather-related disasters, anthropogenic emergencies and weapons of mass destruction.
This course prepares the graduate student for efficient use of information and communication technology in healthcare. Three knowledge domains are addressed: methods and ,technology for the processing of data, information and knowledge; health system organization; and informatics and computer science. This course will allow learning opportunities to apply informatics knowledge.
Students will explore major global health issues, challenges, programs and policies. Students will analyze current global health priorities, including emerging infectious diseases, poverty, conflicts and emergencies, and health inequity.
Students will learn to apply important epidemiologic concepts to study designs and investigation of the health of populations. Students will learn to describe the tools to design, carry out, and interpret the results of quantitative studies.

This course covers essential computer-based techniques for a public health researcher; data entry, editing, management, sub-sample selection, and basic analysis. It is an introduction to the use of the SAS programming language for the analysis of public health or biomedical data. After an introduction to the SAS environment on a PC, SAS will be used to write programs for reading and processing data, and for performing descriptive, regression, and other basic statistical analyses. SAS is used extensively.

Adelphi Online MPH Admissions Details

Transfer Up to 6 Credits

No GRE/GMAT Required

Earn your Master of Public Health degree online from Adelphi University. Submit your application today.

Degree Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Transcripts Official transcripts from all prior institutions
Other Requirements Résumé, two letters of recommendation, personal essay and a $50 application fee
Online Application Form Apply Now

International Students

Adelphi University welcomes international students. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Degree Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Transcripts Official transcripts from all prior institutions in both English and the original language
Other Requirements Résumé, two letters of recommendation, English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET) scores, personal essay and a $50 application fee
Online Application Form Apply Now

You canlearn more on our international student page.

Transfer Credits

在线公共卫生硕士课程最多接受6个转换学分。所有转学学分必须在课程入学的第一学期之前获得批准，并且必须从ceph认可的学位课程中获得。

When to Apply

Apply nowto earn a CEPH-accredited MPH online from Adelphi University. Choose from two annual start dates and take one step closer to career advancement.

An Affordable, CEPH-Accredited MPH Program

$60,525 Total Tuition

~$4,035 Per Term

The online Master of Public Health program is an affordable route to career advancement opportunities within your field. From scholarships to student loans, we are committed to helping you understand your options regarding financing your education.

Cost per term ~$4,035
Total number of credit hours 45
Total estimated cost, minus fees $60,525
Additional fees $50 application fee

Military Students

An application fee waiver is available to all military personnel and veterans.

Financial Aid Opportunities

当你申请阿德尔菲大学时，我们建议你尽卡塔尔世界杯时间表快填写FAFSA®。Adelphi’s FAFSA®number is 002666.

In addition to FAFSA®以及阿德尔菲大学可以提供的任何经济援助，我们卡塔尔世界杯时间表鼓励您向您的雇主寻求学费援助，助学金或奖学金。您也可以在任何时候致电855.476.7985与阿德尔菲招生顾问探讨您的选择。Find out more about financial aid.

Explore New Opportunities in a Fast-Growing Field

Our online MPH program is designed to help you advance in your public health career as a leader and an advocate. When you graduate with your master’s, you’ll be fully equipped to address local and global health issues and take on many of the most in-demand roles within the field.

  • Employment in epidemiology is expected to grow 30% by 20301
  • More than 21,000 new community health and health education jobs are expected to be created by 20302

Robust Career Services

As an online student, you will have access to comprehensive support through our Center for Career and Professional Development. Our team of career educators can prepare you for professional success through services like Handshake, recruitment programs and job fairs.

Advanced Opportunities

Epidemiologist$78,8301per year

Facility Manager$99,2902per year

Health Services Manager$101,3403per year

Emergency Management Director$76,7304per year

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

As you complete the online MPH program, you’ll examine today’s most urgent public health issues and learn how you can make a positive impact in the lives of those in vulnerable populations. You’ll build skills to develop effective health solutions and gain leadership expertise to stand out as a trusted voice in the field.

What You’ll Learn

  • 了解社会和行为问题如何影响公共卫生领域，特别是弱势群体。
  • Make connections between the state of public health in diverse communities and the impact of environmental stressors and access to public health programs and services.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Public Health Assessment
  • Healthcare Finance
  • Social Research
  • Strategy Development
  • Health Management

Faculty Spotlight

Maria-Pilar Martin

Maria-Pilar Martin, Assistant Professor College of Nursing and Public Health

Maria-Pilar Martin, MD, MPH, specializes in health inequities, specifically those affecting Hispanics and Haitians. She worked with the Spanish Medical Association, the Spanish Society of Epidemiology, and the American Public Health Association during the pandemic. She is executive director of International Health Connection, a nonprofit devoted to public health and health education she founded after serving in Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake.

Get Support from Experienced Faculty

我们的教师都是各自领域的专家，致力于支持我们的学生，帮助他们成长为学习者。他们以与学生一起工作为荣，这得益于我们的小班教学。在你在阿德菲的学习过程中，他们会在这里指导你，帮助你解决你的问题，所以你会一直感到支持。

Online Study at Adelphi University

By enrolling in Adelphi University’s online programs, you’re gaining access to a team of supportive faculty and top-notch student services. Online study at Adelphi includes:

A flexible, asynchronous format

Full-time and part-time flexibility

A collaborative and diverse learning experience

An experienced and caring faculty

24/7 IT Support

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Answers to Common Questions

Browse our FAQs to find answers to your questions regarding the online MPH program.

You can complete the online MPH program in as few as 18 months. Total duration depends on the number of transfer credits accepted.

The cost for the online MPH program is $1,345 per credit. There are 45 required credits total.

Yes. The online MPH program accepts up to six transfer credit hours. All transfer credits must be approved no later than the first semester of admission in the program and must be earned from a CEPH-accredited degree program.

在线硕士学位要求你完成45个学分。You can review all courses and descriptions on theonline MPH page.

The online MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

完成在线公共卫生硕士学位的学生毕业后，将拥有在该领域寻求高级机会的技能，包括医院管理人员、流行病学家、公共卫生教育家、应急管理主任等职位。Learn about your career options byvisiting our program overview page.

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Sources

  1. “Epidemiologists,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on June 8, 2022 fromhttps://www.bls.gov/.
  2. “Administrative Services and Facilities Managers,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on June 22, 2022 fromhttps://www.bls.gov/.
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  4. “Emergency Management Directors,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on June 10, 2022 fromhttps://www.bls.gov/.